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A 1950s Fiat-Based C.E.A.D.A. Instructional Cutaway Model

This is an original 1950s C.E.A.D.A. Instructional Cutaway Model designed to show new mechanics how the various parts of a Fiat actually work in practice. There chassis is a cutaway scale model that was manufactured by Centro Europeo di Attrezzature Didattiche Autoscuole in Milan, Italy and it’s fitted with a Fiat 1100 inline-four. Great care has been taken to remove sections of the engine,…

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Fiat 600 Jungla: A Car Designed To Be Parachuted Out Of Military Aircraft

This is an original 1966 Fiat 600 Jungla, an unusual little Italian car that was developed for military use – with the unusual design criteria of being deployable out of aircraft by parachute when required. The Jungla, Italian for “Jungle,” was designed at the request of Fiat supremo Gianni Agnelli who wanted a vehicle to compete with the popular Mini Moke, and perhaps to win the company some…

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Eton - American Red Cross FRX3+ Emergency Radio

This is the American Red Cross FRX3+ Emergency NOAA Radio from Eton, it’s an all-in-one solution for staying informed, charging your electronic devices, and creating light in emergency situations. The device has a side crank handle that can be turned by hand to charge the internal battery. It can also be used to charge external devices over USB including smartphones, flashlights, GPS units, and…

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eBay Barn Find: 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe

This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe was bought new by Carlo Abarth, the legendary Italian automobile designer who launched countless winning race cars. The car somehow later found its way into a garage in the USA, where it’s remained untouched for 52 years. The 250 series of Ferraris is arguably the most important model family in the Italian marque’s history. The cars were produced from…

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The Lucky Wrist Strap: A Minimalist Camera Strap From Australia

This is the Wrist Strap from the team over at Lucky Straps, a company founded and run by a photographer specifically to make camera straps that he wanted use each day himself at work. Lucky Straps is based in Victoria, Australia and all of their gear is handmade in a local factory that used to exclusively produce leather products for the music industry. The company was founded by professional…

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There's A WWII-Era 1939 Messerschmitt Bf-109E Fighter Plane For Sale

This Messerschmitt Bf-109E is the only surviving privately-owned Bf-109E that saw service with the Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War, and it continued flying until 1958 – almost certainly making it the longest serving Bf109E of all 3,477 aircraft built. It’s now being offered for sale out of Bremgarten, Germany where it’s being restored by Meier Motors. The restoration appears to be not…

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For Sale: A Vintage Shorland Mk 3 Armored Patrol Car – With A Rotating Roof Turret

This is a Shorland Mk 3 Armored Patrol Car, it was built by the Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. of Belfast, Northern Ireland on a Land Rover 109 Series 3 platform, and it still retains both its 1/3 of an inch steel armor and its functional roof turret. The Shorland Mk 3 was used extensively by the Royal Ulster Constabulary, then later by the Ulster Defence Regiment in Northern Ireland during “The…

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The Original BSA Triumph X-75 Hurricane Factory Prototype Is For Sale

Every surviving example of the Triumph X-75 Hurricane is special, but this is undoubtably one of the most important – it’s the only surviving factory-built pre-production prototype of the now legendary motorcycle. This bike is now being offered for sale for the first time in many years out of the ownership of its longtime caretaker and a lifelong enthusiast – John Simmonds. Fast Facts: The BSA…

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The 1,000+ Year Old Viking Knife Design By Helle Knives Of Norway

This is the Viking Knife, it was developed by the Norwegian bladesmiths at Helle Knives to exactly match archaeological finds of original Viking-era knives from the Nordic region. It’s as close as you can come to having a 1,000 year old Viking knife on your belt without raiding a museum. Helle Knives was founded in Norway in 1932 by two brothers Steinar and Sigmund Helle. They started out making…

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22 Years In Storage: The 1982 Geneva Motor Show Lamborghini Countach LP500 S

This is the Lamborghini Countach LP500 that was shown to the world at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show, from there it was photographed by the world’s media, ending up in newspapers and magazines from England to Ecuador. This car was the first Lamborghini Countach LP500 S made, of the 321 produced in total, and it ended up in the longterm ownership of Quiet Riot lead guitarist Carlos Cavazo who acquired…

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The Dakar Rally Tested "Lucky Explorer" Astrail Jacket From Fuel Motorcycles

This is the Lucky Explorer version of the new Astrail Jacket from Fuel Motorcycles. It’s been designed with warm-weather riding in mind, which is why it’s largely white – and why it includes zippered front and rear ventilation for airflow. The white/red/black colorway was also chosen to match the Lucky Explorer 9.5 and 5.5 adventure motorcycles that were released by MV Agusta in 2022. The team at…

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A 1997 Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy Mongolia Veteran

This 1997 Land Rover Discovery was built up to expedition specification before it left England to take part in the 1997 Camel Trophy in Mongolia – an event often referred to as “The Olympics of 4×4.” This Discovery was driven by the Spanish team in the event which covered 1,000 miles across Mongolia and its wildly varied terrain. The vehicle remains in remarkably good condition today and it’s due…

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There's A Rare 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Fiberfab Centurion For Sale

This is a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Fiberfab Centurion, if you’ve never seen one before that’s entirely understandable as only a small number were built, all starting out as Corvettes before having new bodies from Fiberfab fitted as part of the Centurion kit. The design of the Centurion was directly inspired by the Corvette-based XP-87 Stingray prototype of 1959. This would be the car that formed…

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1 Of Only 8 Ever Made: Vintage Formula Renault Go Kart From 1970

This is one of just eight examples of the Formula Renault Go Kart that were ever built, they were designed to accommodate either an adult or a child and they’re powered by a 77cc JLO engine which is mounted in the rear. The concept behind this go kart is said to have originated back in 1968 when Renault created a series of karts based on the styling of the popular Alpine-Renault A220. Two years…

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Affordable Warbird For Sale: A Fully Restored WWII-Era Boeing Stearman

This is a 1943 Boeing Stearman, it was built during the Second World War and used as a training aircraft for military pilots before being sold off as military surplus to a civilian owner after hostilities ceased in 1945. This particular aircraft was fully restored between the late 1990s and the year 2000 in Perth, Western Australia. Since that time it has accumulated just 89 flight hours and it’s…

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You Can Buy Original NATO Steel Jerry Cans

These leak-proof steel Wavian jerry cans are sourced directly from the manufacturer that has been supplying numerous NATO countries for over 75 years. They’re designed to last indefinitely if looked after, and they come in three sizes. The team at Wavian tell us that these represent the highest quality Jerry cans currently available anywhere in the world and they do seem to be the preferred type…

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Retro Home On Wheels: An Ex-Police Special Forces Mercedes T2 Camper

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz T2 L407D was originally used in the Netherlands as a police special forces van. Approximately 20 years ago it was converted into a camper by a marine carpenter, with a beautifully finished wood paneled interior. The van is powered by the same 2.4 liter 5-cylinder diesel engine from the contemporary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon which is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission for…

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